Christophe Bitasimwa Bahi is the current Inspector General of Finance in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He replaced Jules Alingete Key. Bahi’s appointment was announced on national television on May 7, 2025. Emmanuel Tshibingu Nsenga has been appointed as his deputy.

Bahi’s predecessor, Jules Alingete Key, has led the Inspectorate General of Finance (IGF) since July 2020. During this period, he earned a reputation as a tough and uncompromising figure in the fight against corruption, fraud, and embezzlement of public funds. 

His tenure was marked by high-profile actions, including the deactivation of credit cards linked to the Treasury account used by political authorities following an audit of the Central Bank of Congo. He also pursued cases involving embezzled mining taxes, fictitious schools created to capture subsidies, and fictitious jobs, securing heavy prison sentences for some offenders.

However, Alingete’s methods and reports faced criticism, with accusations that he was politically instrumentalized. In July 2024, he was investigated over a contract with Gécamines, raising questions about transparency during his management. At nearly 62 years old, he has now retired, as confirmed by the President’s spokeswoman, Tina Salama.

Before his departure, the IGF presented its 2025 action plan, which includes resuming control missions in key areas such as real estate acquisitions by public entities, payment of benefits due to public officials, compliance with public procurement rules, tax compliance of service providers and suppliers dealing with public entities, and payments related to medical care and official missions abroad.

Christophe Bitasimwa Bahi, who has over 25 years of experience in public finance, previously served as Secretary General of Finance since 2013 and held various leadership positions within the Inspectorate of Finance and public enterprises. His initial performance as head of the IGF will be evaluated against the 2025 roadmap.

Ronsard Luabeya (intern)